Downtown San Francisco Is Getting a New 41-Story Skyscraper
Bay Area Updates, Brand New, Downtown San Francisco
Downtown San Francisco Is Getting a New 41-Story Skyscraper
530 Sansome will bring a hotel, fire station, retail, and nearly $15M for affordable housing.
SF's Iconic Union Square Macy’s Will Stay Open & Get a Major Makeover
Bay Area Updates, Downtown San Francisco, San Francisco
SF's Iconic Union Square Macy’s Will Stay Open & Get a Major Makeover
600,000+ sq. ft. flagship will be reimagined as a mixed-use destination
After 70 Years, Polk Street Icon Bob’s Donuts Closes Original Shop
Bay Area Updates, Eat & Drink, Local Icons, San Francisco
After 70 Years, Polk Street Icon Bob’s Donuts Closes Original Shop
The beloved donut shop at 1621 Polk Street is closing its doors on November 23, 2025, and moving just down the street.
Muni Retiring Iconic '90s Trains
Bay Area Updates, Goodbye, Transportation
Muni Retiring Iconic '90s Trains
Take one last ride on the Breda light rail before it rolls into history on November 12
Castro Theatre Unveils 2026 Lineup After $41 Million Renovation
Bay Area Favorites, Bay Area Updates, Reopening, San Francisco
Castro Theatre Unveils 2026 Lineup After $41 Million Renovation
103-year-old theater reopens in February with a Sam Smith residency and a stacked lineup of live music and comedy

Friday, November 7

Laugh GPT: SF’s First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)
Friday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code HUMAN for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
Laugh GPT: SF's First AI-Powered Stand-up Comedy Show (2025)

The robot revolution is upon us, and they’ve infiltrated the world of comedy! Join us for “Laugh GPT,” the AI-powered comedy show that might just be humanity’s last stand-up hurrah. Laugh GPT was recently featured in the Washington Post! As artificial intelligence advances, who knows how ...Every Friday

SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)
SF’s HellaSecret “Crazy Funny Asians” Friday Night Comedy Showcase (7p + 9p)

Inspired by the blockbuster movie, see some of the Bay Area’s top comedians at San Francisco’s Crazy Funny Asians comedy showcase, presented by Funcheap and HellaFunny. Let’s celebrate the Bay’s Asian-American culture and heritage with laughs at a secret location – a two-floor comedy club near ...Every Friday

San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)
Friday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Use secret code FUNCHEAP for comp tickets, otherwise, $10 off with secret code FUNCHEAP
| Mayes Oyster House
San Francisco POC Comedy Night (Fridays & Saturdays)

Welcome to San Francisco’s newest comedy night, spotlighting the vibrant humor of People of Color! Prepare for an evening of laughter as HellaFunny showcases handpicked talent that normally performs at Cobb’s, SF Sketchfest, and the Punch Line. Our lineup celebrates the diversity of the Bay Area’s comedic ...Every Saturday

FREE: Oakland’s HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)
FREE: Oakland's HellaSecret Comedy & Cocktail Night 2024 (7p + 9p Shows)

Get ready for our “HellaSecret” speakeasy comedy show in Oakland. A series of pop-up live comedy shows at unique spots all across the bay. We’ll take over a venue and you’ll get an email with the secret location. This HellaSecret comedy show takes place in a ...

Free “Rush Hour Comedy Night” Friday Night (San Francisco)
Friday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*RSVP Required
| The Function
Free "Rush Hour Comedy Night" Friday Night (San Francisco)

Welcome to ‘Rush Hour Comedy Night’ where laughter knows no bounds and cultural collisions are the name of the game. Join our dynamic duo of black and Asian comedians as they embark on a whirlwind adventure through the streets of humor, weaving together their diverse backgrounds and ...Every Friday

“Scott Capurro” Int’l Comedy Headliner UK / NYC / Australia (Nov. 7-8)
Friday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP for first 100 people with code FUNCHEAP (two drink minimum per person)
| The Function
"Scott Capurro" Int'l Comedy Headliner UK / NYC / Australia (Nov. 7-8)

After his European summer 2025 stand-up tour, The Function welcomes international touring comedian Scott Capurro to headline SF’s only black-owned comedy club for a rare appearance. RSVP – FREE $25 with secret code FUNCHEAP Headliner: SCOTT CAPURRO Scott Capurro has performed at almost every comedy ...

“The Stoner Comedy Jam” Friday Nights (SF)
Friday, November 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:30 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free with RSVP (21+ with Valid ID) - One item minimum purchase per person required
| Moe Greens
"The Stoner Comedy Jam" Friday Nights (SF)

You know what makes stand-up comedy funnier? Smoking while watching it live! Come to San Francisco’s premiere cannabis club Moe Greens every Friday night for a night of laughter and, well, getting stoned. HellaFunny is taking over the cannabis lounge at Moe Greens for the ...Every Friday

$5 Off: “The Confessional” SF’s Wild “Sins & Secrets” Improv Comedy Show
Friday, November 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $11.94*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $17.12) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "The Confessional" SF's Wild "Sins & Secrets" Improv Comedy Show

From the mild to the wild, all of us have guilty pleasures, moments of being bad, and the down right awful. Audiences submit written sins and secrets, and we weave a fully improvised comedy show. Don’t worry, it’s anonymous. No one will know about the ...

$5 Off: “Your Fucked Up Relationship” Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)
Friday, November 7 – 9:00 pm - Ends at 10:15 pm | Cost: $16.37*
*$5 off with secret code FUNCHEAP (normally $21.49) No added ticketing fees. No Drink Minimum
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: "Your Fucked Up Relationship" Live in SF (Every Friday & Saturday)

Since 2011, San Francisco’s hottest improv show remains “Your Fucked Up Relationship.” — Improvised scenes inspired by your ridiculous, fucked up relationships. Everyone has had at least one. You tell us your story, we show you ours. You laugh, we laugh, and we all hook ...

SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)
SF Neo-Futurists “The Infinite Wrench” (30 Plays in 60 Minutes, every Fri & Sat)

See the show the SF Chronicle calls one of 22 San Francisco things everyone must do! 50 weekends a year, the critically-acclaimed San Francisco Neo-Futurists present The Infinite Wrench, an attempt to perform 30 bite-sized plays in a frantic race against the clock, in an ...

Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Nights (Nov. 7)
Secret Guest List: Cobb’s Free Comedy Late Nights (Nov. 7)

Funcheap and HellaFunny take over Cobb’s Comedy Club for an awesome night of comedy at SF’s biggest comedy club. And you can get on our secret guest list. Every month we handpick some of SF’s top local comedians to showcase for you – often with credits ...

$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)
Friday, November 7 – 10:15 pm - Ends at 11:15 pm | Cost: $12.16*
*FUNCHEAP discount code for $5 off
| Endgames Improv Theater & Bar (SF)
$5 Off: “The Ritual” Comedy Show in The Mission (SF)

Once a week, in the late hours of what used to be “not considered late,” a group of degenerates and misfits gather to perform a seance unlike anything seen before. So comically evil that you may get sick to your stomach. The Ritual will be ...Every Friday

Japanese Tea Garden’s Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)
Japanese Tea Garden's Free Admission Hour (Golden Gate Park)

The Japanese Tea Garden provides visitors from around the world with an opportunity to experience the natural beauty, tranquility, and harmony of a Japanese-style garden in the heart of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park. Originally created as a “Japanese Village” exhibit for the 1894 California ...Every Friday

Castro Theatre Reopens in February: 2026 Tickets On Sale at 10am
Friday, November 7 – 10:00 am | Cost: FREE*
*Prices TBA; Public ticket sale launches at 10am on Nov. 7
| Castro Theatre
Castro Theatre Reopens in February: 2026 Tickets On Sale at 10am
After a massive (and controversial) $41 million restoration, San Francisco’s iconic Castro Theatre is finally making its grand return in 2026, and the first lineup is stacked. The century-old landmark will reopen in February with a 20-night, sold-out Sam Smith residency, followed by concerts, comedy, film ...
“Pay-What-You-Can” Taco Day at SF’s Tato (Every Friday)
"Pay-What-You-Can" Taco Day at SF's Tato (Every Friday)

While many restaurants are struggling, San Francisco Mexican restaurant TATO wants to give back. They’re bringing back their “Taco Love” special which features a two taco plate with sides, and pay-what-you-can pricing. Pay-What-You-Can Taco Day Tato 4608 3rd St. (@ McKinnon) San Francisco (Bayview) Every ...Every Friday

SF’s 10th Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2025)
Friday, November 7 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 7:30 pm | Cost: FREE | German International School of Silicon Valley (San Francisco Campus)
SF's 10th Annual German Autumn Lantern Festival (2025)
GISSV San Francisco’s 10th Annual Laternenfest Celebrate St. Martin’s spirit at this cozy community festival on Friday, November 7, 2025, from 4–7:30 pm at 117 Diamond St. Enjoy German food, student performances, lanterns for sale, and a magical evening stroll through the charming streets of Eureka ...
Grand Opening “Highlow Larder” Holiday Party w/ Champagne Cocktails + 10% off (Tiburon)
Friday, November 7 – 4:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Highlow Larder
Grand Opening "Highlow Larder" Holiday Party w/ Champagne Cocktails + 10% off (Tiburon)
Ring in the season with us! Join Highlow Larder for an evening of champagne cocktails, live music, Victorian holiday cheer, and shopping as we celebrate the grand opening of the Highlow Holiday Annex in Tiburon. Enjoy 10% off our whole store, plus wine-by-the-glass specials poured by ...
$1 Drink Fridays: “Battle of the Decades” DJ Party (North Beach)
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 11:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free admission with RSVP on Eventbrite
| Monroe
$1 Drink Fridays: "Battle of the Decades" DJ Party (North Beach)

Fridays are now a little bit more awesome. Did someone say $1 drinks? Monroe in North Beach hosts “Battle of the Decades” DJ party and happy hour every Friday with a DJ spinning progressive tunes. Every hour is a different decade – with drink prices ...Every Friday

South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | SoFA District (San Jose)
South First Fridays Art Walk (San Jose)

Join an eclectic evening of arts and culture in downtown San Jose’s SoFA district (and beyond) every first Friday of the month. Please note that South First Fridays is typically canceled in July and January due to the holidays. South First Fridays hours depend on ...Monthly

“Oakland First Fridays” Street Festival
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Telegraph & 27th
"Oakland First Fridays" Street Festival

Oakland First Fridays is an immersive art and community experience on the first Friday of each month from 5-9 pm for five huge blocks on Telegraph Avenue from West Grand to 27th Street. Photography from @skyhighoakland via Oakland First Fridays Oakland’s KONO district (Koreatown/Northgate) springs ...Monthly

North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)
Friday, November 7 – 5:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | North Beach
North Beach First Fridays Art Crawl (SF)

On the first Friday of every month, over a dozen North Beach galleries, museums, bars, and restaurants stay open late for a self-guided First Fridays Art Crawl with special events to showcase the ever-growing collections of art and entertainment that diversify North Beach. First Fridays Art Crawl ...Monthly

Free 3-Day “Ode to Joy” European Film Fest in Downtown SF (Nov 7-9)
Friday, November 7 – 5:30 pm - Ends at 8:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Free for all. RSVP
| Innovit, Alliance Francaise, Delancey street cinema
Free 3-Day "Ode to Joy" European Film Fest in Downtown SF (Nov 7-9)

The European Union Office in San Francisco is proud to launch “Ode to Joy” European CineFest — the first-ever European Film Festival in San Francisco, taking place November 7–9, 2025. This exciting new initiative and three-day celebration will bring some of the best of European ...

7×7: Free Ceramaganza Opening Night w/ Aquatic Park Mini Sculptures
Friday, November 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*Tickets are free! Attendees can RSVP via Partiful
| Col Gallery
7x7: Free Ceramaganza Opening Night w/ Aquatic Park Mini Sculptures
Join us for the opening reception of 7×7: A Ceramaganza at Aquatic Park! Hosted by Clayroom SF, this exhibition features miniature, San-Francisco themed ceramic works! Expect beverages, friendly faces, and lots of beautiful sculptures. Read below for more info: 7×7: A Ceramaganza at Aquatic Park By Clayroom ...
“Bay Area in Transformation” 5 Authors at the Sausalito Public Library
Friday, November 7 – 6:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Sausalito Public Library
"Bay Area in Transformation" 5 Authors at the Sausalito Public Library
BAIT’s inaugural reading event will take place Friday, November 7 at 6 pm in the Sausalito Public Library, and features readings by Jaime Cortez (Gordo), Armen Davoudian (The Palace of Forty Pillars), Susanna Kwan (Awake in the Floating City), Lisa Teasley (Fluid), and Sasha Vasilyuk ...
Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Closing Reception & Drag Show
Friday, November 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: $15*
*$15 suggested donation, youth under 16 free; No one turned away for lack of funds
| SOMArts Cultural Center
Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You Closing Reception & Drag Show
Celebrate the closing of this year’s Día de Los Muertos exhibition with a special evening of remembrance. The program features an artist market and drag performances from new and returning artists embodying love and queer resilience. Día de Los Muertos 2025: We Love You closing reception and ...
“Oakland Art Murmur” 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)
Friday, November 7 – 6:00 pm - Ends at 9:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Broadway/Telegraph
"Oakland Art Murmur" 2024 (First Fridays Art Walk)

Over 30 Oakland Art Murmur affiliate venues have coordinated openings on the first Friday of every month. Oakland Art Murmur presents a free monthly evening art walk, known as the ‘Art Murmur.” 2024 Update: Art Murmur is still on! Despite Oakland First Fridays being on ...Monthly

Workshop SF First Fridays: Create Your Own DIY Zine
Friday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | WorkshopSF
Workshop SF First Fridays: Create Your Own DIY Zine
Workshop SF First Fridays: Create Your Own DIY Zine! Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our ...
Workshop SF First Fridays: Create Your Own DIY Zine
Friday, November 7 – 7:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE*
*donations appreciated :)
| WorkshopSF
Workshop SF First Fridays: Create Your Own DIY Zine
Every first Friday, WorkshopSF hosts an open house / party with DIY, art, fun and community. It’s a chance to preview classes, see the space, and just hang out with neighborhood peeps! We welcome all, and our activities are all low cost or free / ...
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)
Friday, November 7 – 8:00 pm - Ends at 10:00 pm | Cost: FREE | Secret Location (SF)
San Francisco Bike Party (First Fridays)

San Francisco Bike Party  (not to be confused with Critical Mass) is a monthly celebration of biking for riders of different ages, types, and skill levels to enjoy. Every month is a different theme and you’re encouraged to dress up. San Francisco Bike Party is held on ...Monthly

Wild ’90s Style Kids Clown Show “Fun with Loony” (But NOT for Kids!)
Friday, November 7 – 8:00 pm | Cost: $20*
*Sliding Scale $40-20
| Church of Clown
Wild '90s Style Kids Clown Show "Fun with Loony" (But NOT for Kids!)
Written and Performed by April Garro Directed by Dan Griffiths Join Loony the Clown as we explore what scares us together! FUN WITH LOONY is a 90s style kids show(not for kids) full of immersive fun, friends, and frights! There will be clowning, a bit of mime, ...